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Whippersnapper Hour: Spy School is in session
2022-11-12 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | MN
The Stearns History Museum is presenting Whippersnapper Hour with a theme of Spy School.
They’re bringing back Spy School! Kids will Llearn special spy tactics used during World War II and put them to work solving a secret Museum mystery. This activity is recommended for kids ages 7-13 and is happening on
Saturday, November 12 at 10 a.m.

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India Night at St. Cloud State University
2022-11-12 17:00 - 21:00
India Night has returned to St. Cloud State University.
The campus and community is invited to celebrate India Night. The evening of Indian food, Bollywood films and other fun activities celebrating Indian Culture with students is Saturday, November 12th in the Atwood Center Ballroom.
The doors open at 5 p.m. with the show starting at 5:30 p.m. and dinner served..Bollywood night continues in the Atwood Quarry from 830 to 11p.m. There is a cost to attend.

Radio: We have a link to more details at KVSC.org, visit the Area Events page.

Stearns County Courthouse 100 Year Celebration
2022-11-15 16:30 - 19:00
The Stearns County courthouse is 100 years old, and Stearns County is holding a public event to celebrate!
The community is invited to celebrate the historic and prominent courthouse and celebration organizers say there will be a variety of activities for everyone.

Explore the building and see parts of the courthouse you have never seen before.
Visitors can see where the Mighty Ducks movie was filmed and the features left behind, a bullet mark left by a shooting in the courthouse, the infamous 8-foot-tall clocks that highlight the downtown St. Cloud skyline, and the impact of the downtown explosion in 1998.
Live music, Courthouse Bingo for kids, a scavenger hunt for all ages
Courthouse trivial, find the gavel game
Food trucks, food and beverages
Meet and take photos with our K-9s
Old Sheriff’s squad car, new squad car and other equipment used by the Sheriff’s Office
Talk with a deputy and see the gadgets they have with them each day
You’ll see all the courtrooms, the inside of the dome, hear about the biggest cases held in Stearns County, learn about being on a jury, and hear stories from judges, attorneys, staff, and other county officials
Learn all sorts of fascinating things about the building you likely never knew – about the tunnel system, presidential visits, the makings of its amazing architecture, and of course lots of history!

The 100 Year Stearns County Courthouse celebration isTuesday, November 15 from 4:30 – 7:00 p.m. at 725 Courthouse Square in downtown St. Cloud.

Shave for A Cure at St. Cloud State University
2022-11-15 19:00 - 20:30
Dither elta Sigma Phi Fraternity at St. Cloud State University is holding their annual philanthropy event, Shave for the Cure.
This will be Delta Sigma Phi’s 10th year hosting the event and features a silent auction for varying gift baskets, active members of the fraternity will shave their head’s to raise cancer research donation and there will be various speakers.
Shave for the Cure with Delta Sigma Phi is Tuesday, November 15th starting at 7 p.m. in the Atwood Memorial Center Ballroom at SCSU. It is open to the campus and community.

Central Minnesota Civil War Round Table Discussion
2022-11-16 15:15 - 16:30
The Central MN Civil War Round Table presents Stories of the Irish in the Civil War.
Are you interested in the Civil War or military history? You’re invited to Join join them at the next Central MN Civil War Round Table.
It’s taking place on Wednesday, November 16 at 3:15 p.m. at the Stearns History Museum.
The event is free and open to the public.

The Nutcracker Ballet at the Paramount Theatre
2022-11-17 - 2022-11-19
The Nutcracker Ballet is returning to the Paramount Theatre, presented by Stroia Ballet Company.
Stroia Ballet Company is back at the Paramount with the holiday classic, The Nutcracker. An enchanting Sugar Plum Fairy! A ferocious Mouse Queen! Plus the grandeur and magnificence of classic Russian Ballet and exquisite costuming.
The performance dates include:
Thursday, November 17th at 7 p.m.
Friday, November 18th at 7 p.m.
Saturday, November 19th at 2 p.m

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Student Art Show at St. Cloud State University
2022-11-17 16:00 - 17:00
The Miller Center Student Art Show is on at St. Cloud State University.
Art Student Union students have installed the artwork on the far west end of Miller Learning Resource Center’s first floor.
An opening reception is scheduled for Thursday, November 17 at 4 p..m on Miller Center’s first floor. Please stop by attend to see the artwork, interact with the student artists and learn who won the juried show. There will be refreshments to enjoy as well.
The exhibit will be up through the middle of January.

Upper Mississippi Harvest Call for Submissions
2022-11-20 08:00 - 17:00
St. Cloud State University’s Department of English is looking for student work for their annual publication.

The Upper Mississippi Harvest Literary and Art Magazine has been edited and produced annually by students through the English Department for more than 30 years. Harvest features poetry, short fiction, nonfiction and drama writing, photography, art and comic works and short graphic novel or memoir excerpts by students at the university.

The deadline to submit to the Upper Mississippi Harvest is 11:59 p.m., on Sunday, November 20th.

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Independent Film "Angst" Screening in St. Cloud
2022-11-22 17:30 - 19:30
In an effort to raise awareness around anxiety the Central Minnesota Suicide Coalition is presenting the film Angst.
Angst is a film that explores anxiety, its causes, effects and what we can do about it.
The filmmakers’ goal is to have a global conversation and raise awareness around anxiety. The film features candid interviews with kids and young adults who suffer, or have suffered, from anxiety and what they’ve learned about it. The film includes discussions with mental health experts about the causes of anxiety and its sociological effects, as well as help, resources, and tools. After the film, they’ll have a panel discussion with area mental health professionals.
The screening is free to attend on Tuesday, November 22nd at the Whitney Senior Center, the film begins at 5:30 p.m.

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GREAT Theatre Presents Irving Berlin's White Christmas
2022-11-26 - 2022-12-11
Fall in love this holiday season and find joy with the luscious melodies of Irving Berlin. Based on the 1954 film, Irving Berlin’s White Christmas is a joyful holiday tradition, presented by GREAT Theatre in St. Cloud.
Veterans Bob Wallace and Phil Davis have a successful song-and-dance act after World War II. With romance in mind, the two follow a duo of beautiful singing sisters en route to their Christmas show at a Vermont lodge, which happens to be owned by Bob and Phil’s former army commander. The show features 17 Irving Berlin classics, transform your holidays with heartwarming music and leave dreaming of a white Christmas.
The performances run November 26 to December 11th at the Paramount Center for the Arts.

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Indigenous Flute Player Darren Thompson Performing at SCSU
2022-11-29 19:00 - 20:00
Indigenous Ojibwe flute player Darren Thompson is performing at St. Cloud State University.
Darren Thompson has recorded an album “Between Earth and Sky” of his Native American flute music. The album was recorded in the Black Hills of South Dakota, and aside from being a musician, Thompson is in the journalism profession.
The concert is Tuesday, November 29th starting at 7 p.m. in the Atwood Memorial Center Theatre. It’s free and open to the campus and entire community.

East Side St. Cloud Community Round Table
2022-11-29 19:00 - 20:30
You’re invited to the attend a community meeting, East Side St. Cloud, Taking the Pulse-Looking Ahead.
This is a community-building round table for neighbors and businesses. The meeting is at Salem Lutheran Church on R Riverside Drive Southeast on Tuesday, November. 29th starting at 7 p.m.

Coffee is provided before the round table and there will be ti me for networking afterwards. The community is welcome to attend.

Moonshine Escape Room at the Stearns History Museum
2022-12-01 - 2022-12-22
The Stearns History Museum’s first-ever Escape Room experience this December.
During the hour, you’ll be transported to the 1920s, a time when everyone wanted the Moonshine Stearns County produced. But the agents are knocking down the door to dry out Stearns County with one goal in mind.
CAN YOU STOP THEM?
Are you looking for a fun and exciting team building, problem solving, and brain busting activity? Go back in time to the 1920s and stop the agents from breaking in and stealing the Moonshine!
The escape room is Thursdays in December on the 1st, 8th, 15th, and 22nd from 4-7 p.m. with one hour time slots each group.
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Amid the Winter’s Snow Performance with Great River Chorale
2022-12-02 - 2022-12-04
The Great River Chorale is presenting two performances of its holiday concert Amid the Winter’s Snow.
The chorale will be joined by the St. Cloud String Quartet and other area musicians. The program features classic and new seasonal music and narrations read by Michaela Hedican, OSB, and Paul-Vincent Niebauer, OSB. The performances will kindle your holiday spirit!
There are two performances:
Friday, December 2 at 7:30 p.m.
St. Mary’s Cathedral in St. Cloud
Sunday, December 4 at 4:00 p.m.*
Bethlehem Lutheran Church, inSt. Cloud,
*with ASL interpretation
Great River Chorale is a 55-voice adult community choir based in St. Cloud, that was founded in 2001 and draws its members from across Central Minnesota.

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Christmas Holiday Tree Ornament Party at Sherburne History Center
2022-12-03 10:00 - 12:00
The Sherburne History Center invites you ad your family/friends to enjoy a Christmas Holiday Tree Ornament party.
Join them from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, December 3rd at the Sherburne History Center in Becker to celebrate one of the best seasons of the year. There will be live music courtesy of the Becker High School music department, a surprise visit from one of the season’s favorite figures and craft activities making cornhusk wreath and angel ornaments, gingerbread puppets and paper snowmen.
The event is free and open to the public. Refreshments are sponsored by Bill’s Family Foods.
The Sherburne History Center is located at 10775 27th Avenue Southeast in Becker.

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Music at St. Mary's Concert
2022-12-03 19:00 - 21:00
St. Cloud State University’s Department of Music, School of the Arts and College of Liberal Arts invite you to the Music at St. Mary’s concert.
This annual event features a sampling of the finest choral repertoire, ranging from exciting, new works to beloved choral classic works. The concert will include performances by SCSU’s Concert Choir, Chamber Singers and Women’s Choir.
There is a ticket price for the community, students can attend for free w/SCSU ID. Tickets will be sold at the door. A portion of ticket proceeds go toward scholarships for music students.
The concert is Saturday, December 3 at 7 p.m. at the Cathedral of St. Mary in downtown St. Cloud.

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15th Annual Sons of Norway Barnelopet
2022-12-05 08:00 - 17:00
The 15th Annual Sons of Norway Barneløpet will be held on Sunday, January 22nd at Riverside Park in St. Cloud.
This a a free, fun children’s cross country ski event for ages 3 to 13. On-site registration will be available starting at 11:30 a.m., but pre-registration by mail is preferred.
Youth “races” start at 1:00 p.m. with prizes to all participants! Minnesota Youth Ski League cross country ski equipment will be made available for children at this event and provided by the Central Minnesota Youth Ski Club, as needed.
Cookies and hot chocolate will be served amid a festive atmosphere, complete with plenty of food, demonstrations and sampling of Norwegian treats, as well as the Viking Age Club from St. Paul. Like past years, the Barneløpet will bring lots of laughter and smiles from the children… both young and old!
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Central Minnesota Civil War Rountable Discussion
2022-12-06 17:30 - 19:00
The Central Minnesota Civil War Roundtable will be meeting at Great River Regional Library is coming up.
You can join the discussion on “How the Civil War Changed Christmas” plus sample Civil War holiday foods, including hopping John, hardtack, cornbread, holiday tomato soup, sorghum cookies and more.
The event is free and open the public at St. Cloud’s Great River Regional Library on Tuesday, December 6th at 5:30 p.m.

10th Annual St. Cloud Weihnachtsmarkt
2022-12-08 17:00 - 20:00
The city of St. Cloud invites you to their 10th annual St. Cloud Weihnachtsmarkt (why-knocked-market :).
The holiday celebration he 10th will be held on Thursday, December 8th from 5 to 8 p.m. at the River’s Edge Parking Ramp.
This outdoor market event features beer from Beaver Island Brewery, hot spiced Gluhwein, holiday vendors, food and more! It’s a family friendly holiday tradition from the city of St. Cloud that celebrates the season in traditional European style.

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Mark O'Connor's An Appalachian Christmas at CSB-SJU
2022-12-08 19:30 - 21:00
The College of St. Benedict and St. John’s University’s Fine Art series is presenting Mark O’Connor’s An Appalachian Christmas.
Mark O’Connor’s eclectic combination of jazz, bluegrass and classical influences carries his vision of an American school of string playing. This much-loved holiday performance, accompanied by his wife, Maggie, and son, Forrest – both award-winning instrumentalists in their own rites – fashions a wondrous mix of instrumental and vocal music in bluegrass and other American music genres. The performance is playful and joyous at points, but come prepared – the December winds won’t be the only chills you’ll feel.
The concert is Thursday, December 8 at 7:30 p.m. at the Stephen B. Humphrey Theater at St. John’s.

Radio:We have more details on the Area Events page at KVSC.org.

Moments in Time Art Exhibition
2022-12-09 - 2023-01-31
The Paramount Center for the Arts in historic downtown is hosting an art exhibit called Moments in Time.
The exhibit features the work of Ruth Jensen McGrath. She works with watercolors, acrylic and oil for her paintings. The artist paint whatever gives her inspiration, often landscapes around her. The long shadows of morning or late afternoon. The changing seasons and the vast farmland or woodlands. The sky, with it’s ever changing clouds, with the landscape below for a feeling of aerial perspective.
Jensen McGrath’s work is on view on the main floor of the lobby, which you can visit for free Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Radio: There’s more details on the Area Events page at KVSC.org.

Langston Hughes’ Black Nativity
2022-12-09 08:00 - 2022-12-19 17:00
GREAT Theatre invites you to enjoy Langston Hughes’ Black Nativity.
Experience this Gospel retelling of the Nativity through high energy music and extraordinary dance. Acclaimed poet Langston Hughes creates a unique theatrical experience by using dialogue, narration, gospel songs and folk spirituals to celebrate cultural traditions and the birth of the Christ.
Originally premiering in 1961, it was one of the first plays Off-Broadway written by an African American and has been presented around the world over the last 60 years.
The production is happening at the Helgeson Learning Lab at GREAT Theatre at December 9th to the 19th.

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Lightwire Theatre presents: A Very Electric Christmas at CSB-SJU
2022-12-10 14:00 - 19:30
The College of St. Benedict and St. John’s University’s Fine Art series is presenting Lightwire Theatre: A Very Electric Christmas.
You can make the season bright with a charming new tale told in vibrant lights, artistic dance and a score filled with holiday-favorite songs. Since you first saw them on America’s Got Talent Lightwire Theater has been mesmerizing audiences worldwide with skill, grace and eye-catching light shows. By combining the arts of puppetry, theater and dance. The show features the tale of a misguided bird named Max who ends up at the North Pole for Christmas, it will warm hearts and have the spirit of the season shining through.
The concert is Saturday, December 10 at 2 p.m.. and 7:30 p.m.. in the Escher Auditorium at the College of St. Benedict.

Radio: We have a link to more information at KVSC.org, visit the Area Events page.

An Andy and Bing Christmas is a Christmas
2022-12-13 13:30 - 19:30
The Paramount Center for the Arts presents An Andy and Bing Christmas is a Christmas gala affair that is a throwback to the era of classic Christmas shows.
This performance celebrates Christmas albums of Bing Crosby and Andy Williams supported by the 16-piece “Elegance Orchestra.” You can enjoy beloved Christmas songs performed and led by Super Bowl Champion, Ben Utecht, Twin Cities favorite Cate Fierro and Minnesota Music and Midwest Music Hall of Fame Recipient, Mick Sterling.
There are two shows on Tuesday, December 13th, one at 1:30 p.m. and the second show at 7:30 p.m.

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Breakfast Club with Stearns History Museum
2022-12-14 09:00 - 10:00
The Stearns History Museum is hosting their December Breakfast Club.
Attendees will learn about the German-Catholic heritage of Stearns County with Jeanette Blonigen Clancy. You’re invited to learn more as she talks about the idiosyncrasies that make Stearns County unique. A lifetime resident of the county,
she authored the centennial histories of Albany and Avon, hand as written numerous articles for the Crossings newsletter, including the most recent, a series called “Conversations with Olivia.”
Breakfast Club is Wednesday, December 14th at 9 a.m. at the Stearns History Museum. There is a small fee for non-members.

Christmas with the Nelsons at the Paramount
2022-12-14 13:30 - 19:30
The Paramount Center for the Arts is hosting Christmas with the Nelsons.
This heart-warming multi-media live concert experience stars the third generation of #1 Nelson Family hitmakers, Matthew and Gunnar Nelson. A genuine blend of Everly Brothers-style harmonies and Smothers Brothers-style comedy, multi-platinum recording artists Matthew and Gunnar have been thrilling sellout audiences world-wide for the past decade with their high-integrity Ricky Nelson Remembered show… and they’ve got a new gift for you to open.
There are two concerts on Wednesday, December 14th, one at 1:30 p.m. and the second at 7:30 p.m.

Radio: We have a link to more details at KVSC.org, visit the Area Events page.

Granite City Radio Theatre with Steve Roehm
2022-12-14 19:30 - 21:30
KVSC’s Granite City Radio Theatre’s 11th season continues with the talent and wit of Minneapolis-based musician Steve Roehm. You may know him as the vibraphonist with The New Standards, Twilight Hours or Vic Volare. Steve Roehm is also a percussion teacher at the MacPhail Center for Music.
We’re delighted to welcome his musical talent on Wednesday, December 14th with the world’s best house band, Collective Unconscious.
KVSC’s 11th season of Granite City Radio Theatre at the historic Pioneer Place Theater and Veranda Lounge is a fun-filled evening of live music, comedic sketches, The Shades Brigade radio noir drama, the trivia challenge and much more!
The live radio program, with you in the live audience begins sharply at 7:30 p.m.
Granite City Radio Theatre is supported in part by a grant from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

Free Holiday Concert at Waite Park Library
2022-12-16 12:00 - 13:00
The Great River Regional Library in Waite Park is hosting the Gerard-Johnson Duo for a Holiday Concert.
You’re invited to celebrate the holiday season with the ethereal sounds of harp and flute. Join the Gerard-Johnson Duo (Emily Gerard, harp & Julie Johnson, flute) as they perform a program of their own holiday arrangements. The concert is open to o all ages.
The free concert is Friday, December 16 from Noon to 1:00 p.m.

Radio: We have more information on the Area Events page at KVSC.org.

Paws to Read at St. Cloud Library
2022-12-17 10:30 - 11:30
The Great River Regional Library is hosting a children’s event called Paws to Read.
You’re invited to visit the Library to read with a Furry Friend! Certified therapy animals, including a dog or two, will be on hand to listen as you read a story. It’s lots of fun to read when a friendly animal is your audience! This activity is recommended for or ages 4 to 12.
The next Paws to Read is Saturday, December 17th from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the St. Cloud Library.

George Maurer Group Holiday Show
2022-12-19 19:30 - 21:00
The Paramount Center for the Arts is presenting the George Maurer Group Holiday Show.
Celebrating its 25th year at the Paramount, the George Maurer Group returns to the stage for one of theirr most popular holiday traditions. With holiday tunes you know and love, plus some new surprises, George Maurer, Ann Michels and the rest of the gang bring the jazz and turn up the fun this December.
The show is Monday, December 19th at 7:30 p.m.

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